Women's Rugby World Cup 2025, England
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Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 will be our 10th edition of the global tournament and will take place in England across five weeks from 22 August to 27 September, 2025. England 2025 will be an era-defining tournament, providing the ultimate stage for the best players, teams and coaches from across the globe.
In line with the ‘game-changer’ objectives of World Rugby’s strategic plan to provide a hosting roadmap for Rugby World Cup and stimulate dynamic development of rugby globally, World Rugby has recently established World Rugby Events (EventsCo) which is charged with organising and delivering major international events. Under the new model World Rugby will have a more direct role in the setting up, planning and delivery of the Rugby World Cups and aims to become a leader in the delivery of major international events.
World Rugby, in partnership with the Rugby Football Union (RFU) and with support from the UK Government, has formed a local operating company (LOC) for Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025.
Ambitions for the tournament are high with women's and girls’ rugby demonstrating strong growth around the world and with RWC 2025 set to be the biggest and most widely watched women's rugby event ever, it is set to capture hearts and minds globally, shaping positive perceptions at all levels of the game.
Venues & Tournament Operations
Venue & Tournament Operations oversees the delivery of the Women’s RWC 2025, working closely with the eight host cities and venues to create a world class, exciting and inclusive live experience for all fans, while ensuring the tournament is delivered to the highest standards. With a variety of venues selected to host the matches, including both rugby and football stadiums, the Venue & Tournament Operations team is responsible for ensuring there is relative consistency across the venues for key stakeholders such as participating teams, media, broadcast, spectators and other client groups.
Tournament Operations includes a number of functional areas which includes power, technology, media, broadcast, spectator services, fan experience and sport presentation.
In addition to all the activities happening in the venues, our team work with the stakeholders in the cities to support the spectator journey from transport hub to their seat and back home again, plus activations and impact work taking place across the region.
Tournament, Team & Rugby Services
The Tournament & Rugby Services department is responsible for the operational planning and delivery of the sport, team and event services for the Women’s RWC 2025.
The Team Services team is responsible for managing the operational and logistical requirements for the 16 teams participating in the tournament and for ensuring the provision of the highest standards of team facilities and services.
The Rugby Services team oversee the development and management of the sport elements of the tournament including; Match Management, Medical, Match Officials, Disciplinary & Integrity and Anti-Doping. They work closely with the Venue team and Team Services function in the provision of services to teams on match venues to ensure they can prepare and perform to their optimal level.
The Tournament Services part of the department, lead on the planning and delivery of a portfolio of specific functional areas which service the various client groups on match and non-match venues; Security, Accreditation, Transport, Arrivals and Departures, Logistics, Accommodation, Catering, Cleaning & Waste, and Tournament Guest & Protocol.
Business Operations
Business Operations is the hub that will drive Women’s RWC 2025 in England. It contains key support functions such as finance, procurement, project management, HR & people, workforce, and talent acquisition. The team will work closely with other Women’s RWC departments and central World Rugby, applying best practice to deliver high standards and empower real change through working with commercial and strategic partners.
Meet the Team
